Episode notes
Metagyre Founder and CEO Paul Thompson strips away the corporate veneer to expose the real job of being a project profession, taking the blame when things go sideways and being completely invisible when they succeed. From dismantling the dangerous delusion that project managers should act like portfolio executives, to navigating the ethical tightrope of third-party vendors and confidential stakeholders, this conversation cuts through the template-factory BS. It is a harsh look at the reality of project execution, exploring why technical PMs over-engineer solutions, why junior hires refuse to listen to advice, and why sometimes the best mentorship strategy is simply letting someone burn their fingers on a hot stove.
Connect with Paul:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-j-thompson
Website: https://metagyre.com
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The intro music for this podcast includes portions from “The Wandering," composed and performed by The Ravened. Find more of his work at https://www.youtube.com/@the-ravened. Used with permission by The Ravened.